Fat Baby Sushi
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Fat Baby Sushi five times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 1, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly 11 violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “conformance with approved procedures” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other South Boston restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks missing paper towels. Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple handsinks with soiled equipment debris. Remove and clean equipment. Retrain staff on proper use of handsink.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple plastic squeeze bottles without labels. Provide.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Metal grill plate hanging off the back of low boy.
590.004/4-501.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Heavy food soils observed on top of the dishmachine. Clean to remove
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wall and ceiling coverings and coatings (c)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple holes on the baseboard of the wall. Repair.
590.006/6-201.16-C
Cleaning of plumbing fixtures (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple handsinks observed with heavy food soils. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.18-C
64
Jun 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
System maintained in good repair (p)
Inspector notes: Handwash sink in the basement prep location not operating.Repair
590.005/5-205.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items in the open top unit reading(Raw shrimp 53F pickled onion 52F) for 60-90 min per PIC. Maintain cold holding 41F or below PIC to remove to alternate unit to cool/hold 41 F or below Discussed cold holding with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Dishroom handwash sink observed blocked with equipment.Ensure the handwash sink is clear to enable proper handwashing. PIC corrected
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide the disclosure on the menu stating"these items are served raw/undercooked or cooked to order" (*) all necessary items
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Sanitizing solutions testing devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide Quats test kit on site
590.004/4-302.14-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Letter of guarantee has expired.provide an updated letter.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks next to the ice machine. Remove/discard unused chest freezer-Basement
590.006/6-501.114-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Clean the interiors of the bar refrigeration units to remove spills & soils.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Good repair and proper adjustment-equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Fry station open top unit observed not holding items 41F or below.Repair Maintain cold holding 41F or below
590.004/4-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Dishroom handsink fixtures not operating.Repair
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)
Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 5.12.24.Provide a proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker.
590.006/6-501.14-C
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Oct 31, 2023
Routine
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken dumpling filling stored above produce in basement walkin cooler raw fish stored above ready to eay foods in sushi drawer unit. Store properly. COS.
590.003/3-302.11-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Food workers are not changing gloves and washing hands after handling personal drink. Retrain staff.
590.002/2-301.14-P
Food display-preventing contamination by consumers (p)
Inspector notes: Bar fruit exposed and uncovered customer facing. Corrected on site.
590.003/3-306.11-P
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: No soap at wait station handsink. COS.
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed live rodent run under shelving in dry storage side of basement. Rodent droppings behind ice machine. Provide updated pest report. Clean and disinfect all affected areas. Email a detailed integrated pest management report to isdhealth@boston.gov within 72 hours. Provide specific details and plan of action to address live activity and seal any and all entry points.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Rice log is not up to date. Evidence of dry logging. Retrain staff. Repeat.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
System maintained in good repair (c)
Inspector notes: Three bay sink is leaking from drain. Repair.
590.005/5-205.15-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Dirt floor in basement utility room. Provide a properly contructed floor.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Disturbed mortar in foundation in dirt floor section of basement off dish room. Seal all potential entry points in basement with pest proof materials. Front door is wide open. Maintain doors and windows closed.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Observed a food employee rinse wiping cloth in handsink and wipe sushi cutting board. Store wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
590.003/3-304.14-C
35
Nov 4, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Bar floor with imperfections and hole near bar port. Repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open hole in wall near baseboard and hole in ceiling in basement prep room. Seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
90
Sep 27, 2022
Routine
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food date marking (pf)
Inspector notes: Several items prepared raw fish at sushi prep line is not date marked. COS.
590.003/3-501.17-PF
Conformance with approved procedures (pf)
Inspector notes: Rice logs for acidified rice are not up to date. Retrain staff. Copy of HACCP plan is not on site. Provide. Provide updated lab report for sushi rice.
590.008/8-103.12-PF
Food-contact surfaces-cleanability (pf)
Inspector notes: Hangiri bowl used for sushi rice constructed of wood with seams and metal band. Remove. Replace with NSF grade cleanable materials.
590.004/4-202.11-PF
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: No consumer advisory for raw foods on menu. Provide.
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Records creation & retention (pf)
Inspector notes: No parasite destruction letter from fish supplier on site. Provide. Deep freezer on site used for storage only.
590.003/3-402.12-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Priority violations cited. Provide active managerial control.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Anti-choking
Inspector notes: No choke save certificate on site. Provide.
590.009(E)
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Bar floor with imperfections and hole near bar port. Repair.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Open hole in wall near baseboard and hole in ceiling in basement prep room. Seal with cleanable materials.
590.006/6-101.11-C
Prohibitions (c)
Inspector notes: Pans and other equipment stored in crawl space off basment under open ceiling. Store in protected areas.
590.004/4-903.12-C1
Thawing (c)
Inspector notes: Commercially ROP packaged fish thawing in walkin still wrapped. Remove overwrap. COS.
590.003/3-501.13-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Fry oil dry storage containers stored in basment in prohibited areas. Relocate.
590.003/3-305.12-C
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fat Baby Sushi last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fat Baby Sushi on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fat Baby Sushi?
Across the inspection record, “conformance with approved procedures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fat Baby Sushi.
How does Fat Baby Sushi compare to other restaurants in South Boston?
Fat Baby Sushi most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the South Boston average of 87.
Has Fat Baby Sushi's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Fat Baby Sushi have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fat Baby Sushi means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fat Baby Sushi inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fat Baby Sushi is inspected around two times per year on average.
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